The Energy, Climate Change, and Economic Security Act of 2008 (House Bill 7135) signed into law by former Governor Crist created
Section 403.7033, Florida Statutes.
This section required the DEP to perform an analysis and submit a report to the Legislature regarding the necessity and efficacy
of both statewide and local regulation of bags used by consumers to carry products from retail establishments. DEP's
Retail Bags Report
was submitted to the Governor, Senate President and House Speaker on February 1, 2010.

Until such time that the Legislature adopts the recommendations of the department, no local government, local governmental
agency, or state government agency may enact any rule, regulation, or ordinance regarding use, disposition, sale, prohibition,
restriction, or tax of such auxiliary containers, wrappings, or disposable plastic bags.

• Retail sector response to environmental issues connected with the use of bags

We sought input from all interested parties. We used this web page as a key component in sharing information and soliciting feedback
from various stakeholders. Please see the below links to relevant information and resources from both inside and outside of DEP.

Resources for information about retail bag policies:
The following websites provide updated summaries and maps of proposed and enacted retail bag policies. This listing implies neither implicit
nor explicit endorsement by DEP of either the organizations or their policies.